title: Chapter 2. General theoretical perspectives of narrative analysis of substance use-related dependency.
abstract: This chapter provides a short introduction to, and an overview for, using narrative analysis in the understanding of the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs. Important theoretical and methodological dimensions are discussed. Some tentative conclusions, limitations, and unresolved critical issues concerning the use of narrative research methods in the analysis of substance use-related dependency problems are also presented.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Social Work and Psychology, University of Gävle , Gävle , Sweden.
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Larsson
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lilja
authors.forename: Therese
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: von Braun
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sjöblom
mesh_terms: D004532:Ego; D006801:Humans; D033262:Narration; D062525:Narrative Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012107:Research Design; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*